Introducing a New Surgical Technology: Controversies in Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery and Impact on Resident Surgical Training

Int Ophthalmol Clin. 2015 Fall;55(4):23-35. doi: 10.1097/IIO.0000000000000093.

Abstract

Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is becoming more widely available as an option for patients considering cataract surgery. Controversies exist around determining the best platform for LCS, the potential global role and cost to the health care system of LCS, as well as the future of LCS in resident surgical training.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cataract Extraction / education*
  • Cataract Extraction / methods*
  • Education, Medical, Continuing / methods*
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency*
  • Laser Therapy / methods*
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular / methods
  • Posterior Capsulotomy / methods